FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber has rejected TP Mazembe’s complaint against Philippe Kinzumbi, according to lawyer Ali Abbes. The Congolese right winger’s deal with Club Africain is validated until 2027.
The decision lands three days before the match between the two clubs. According to sports lawyer Ali Abbes, FIFA’s Dispute Resolution Chamber has dismissed TP Mazembe’s complaint against Philippe Kinzumbi and his new club, Club Africain, Foot Africa reports. The Congolese club was seeking financial compensation for breach of contract.
For the Congolese right winger, the ruling confirms the validity of his free-agent signing, which runs until 2027. The lawyer, a member of the Tunis bar, revealed the outcome of the case, information also reported by Mosaïque FM.
Reunion this Saturday in Lubumbashi
On the pitch, the two clubs meet this Saturday, 17 October 2026. Philippe Kinzumbi and Club Africain will travel to Lubumbashi to face TP Mazembe.
Under the guidance of Maher Kanzari, the DR Congo right winger has 6 goals and 7 assists in 44 appearances for Club Africain, according to Foot Africa.
The legal side remains: TP Mazembe is now considering an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), according to Foot Africa. The match, the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round, will be played at Kamalondo.